Fake Pot - K2 Incense

A relatively-new recreational drug on the market that has been worrying authorities is the currently-legal incense called "K2" or "fake pot."

The incense is smoked in a manner similar to marijuana and reportedly produces a powerful, relatively-cheap high. It's popular with teens and young adults.

The incense is a blend of botanicals and herbs including:

Canavalia rosea, Clematis vitalba, Nelumbo nucifera, Pedicularis grandifolia, Heimia salicifolia, Leonurus sibiricus and Ledum palustre.

Due to the mind-altering capabilities of the incense and its use by young people, lawmakers in several states are concerned and have proposed banning or at least controlling the substance. Presently, the stuff is easily obtainable over the Internet.

The United Kingdom classified K2 as a Class B drug last December. U.S. military bases have banned servicemen and women from using the drug.

Notably, it's reported that current drug testing technology does not detect the presence of K2. Expect that to change in the near future.